Sky Viewings: The Rose
City Astronomers is offering monthly public sky viewings at the Haggart
Observatory at Clackamas Community College.

The free viewings begin around sunset and continue until about 11 p.m.,
weather permitting, on the following Saturdays: March 16, April 6, May 18, June
22, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 14, Oct. 26, Nov. 30 and Dec. 28.

The Haggart Observatory, located at the Environmental Learning Center,
offers views of the night skies through 24-inch and 13-inch Newtonian reflector
telescopes. Viewings are free during the astronomy club's Public Nights.

Space in the observatory is limited, and viewers may at times have to wait
to look through the telescope. If the weather is uncertain during the day of the
event, call 503-594-6044 after 3 p.m. for a recorded message announcing if the
viewing will be held or canceled.

For more information, contact Diana Fredlund, Rose City Astronomers media
director, at media@rosecityastronomers. Digital Media and Marketing Forum Luncheon:John Carcutt -- director of search engine
optimization and social media with Advance Digital, the parent company of
OregonLive.com -- discusses digital and mobile advertising basics, understanding how search engine
marketing works to improve return on investment, how to optimize a website so
more customers can find it online, and how to create a social media strategy and
behavioral targeting. Sponsored by Clackamas Review, OregonLive.com, Amicus Data
and Matrix Video. Registration required. 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Wed, Feb. 27.
Abernethy Center, 606 15th St., Oregon City; $30-$35; http://web.yourchamber.com/events
or North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce at 503-654-7777 South End Concept Plan Community Workshop: The city of
Oregon City invites all residents to help develop a plan for the future of the
South End area. Laurence Qamar of Qamar Architecture and Town Planning will
share ideas on how various design concepts can celebrate community values while
accommodating new development. Attendees will participate in an interactive game
to identify the potential future of parks, trails, homes, roads and gathering
areas. 6:30 p.m. Wed, Feb. 27. John McLoughlin Elementary School, 19230 S. South
End Road, Oregon City; free; www.southendconceptplan.org or
Pete Walter, 503-496-1568 or pwalter@orcity.org

First
Friday Film: Watch "Dirt! The Movie" and engage in a discussion led by a
moderator afterward. Light refreshments provided. 6:30 p.m. Fri, March 1.
Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St., Oregon City; free; www.orcity.org/library/event/fff-march-dirt-movie
or 503-657-8269 Student Performance Showcase: One-act Plays, Stand-up Comedy
and Comedy Improv: Theater students do all the work in these performances,
including casting, directing, technical production and publicity. Noon Tue,
March 5; noon and 7:30 p.m. Wed, March 6; noon Thu, March 7. Ostermann Theatre,
Clackamas Community College, 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City; free; http://www.theatreccc.org or 503-594-3153
"Honor Flight: One Last Mission" Screening: Meet three WWII veterans as they
learn they are being honored with a trip to Washington DC to finally see their
memorial. Hear their stories about their service and sacrifice and meet the
volunteers from the nonprofit organization that makes these things happen. See
why this is important and how your donation can help honor more than 80 WWII
veterans from your area with this Tour of Honor. Parental discretion advised for
younger viewers. 7:30 p.m. Wed, March 6. Regal Cinemas Hilltop, 325 Beavercreek
Road, Oregon City; $12; http://www.honorflightthemovie.com/see-the-film
or 541-955-4544

View full sizeDorothy Brown-KwaiserCourtesy of Oregon City Public Library

Discussion on the Pacific Crest Trail: Dorothy Brown-Kwaiser, an
interpretive state park ranger, shares stories and photos of her adventures
while completing the 2,669-mile Pacific Crest Trail journey in 2012. 7 p.m. Thu,
March 7. Oregon City Public Library, 606 John Adams St., Oregon City; free; www.orcity.org/library/community-wide-read-adventure-week
or 503-657-8269

Writing Workshop for Women: Clackamas Community College
English instructor Trista Cornelius moves participants through a series of
creative-writing exercises designed to uncover personal stories and help women
write about them. Hosted by the Oregon City Public Library, the workshop is for
women high school age and older and is based on the premise that we all have had
experiences that make a worthy story. Bring writing supplies of choice.
Pre-registration required with the library; limited space. 1-4 p.m. Sat, March
9. Oregon City City Hall, 625 Center St., Oregon City; free; www.orcity.org/library/community-wide-read-adventure-week
or 503-657-8269 Concert: World Help presents the Children of the World
International Children's Choir, a group comprised of orphaned and disadvantaged
children from several different countries who have performed at Disney World,
the Brooklyn Tabernacle, Crystal Cathedral and other venues. This year's Rescue
Tour – a powerful medium of song, dance, spoken word and creative media – calls
attention to the staggering impact that poverty, malnutrition and dirty water
have on millions of children around the world. Performances held during 8:15
a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. worship services Sun, March 10. Oregon City
Evangelical Church, 1024 Linn Ave., Oregon City; free; www.ocec.net or 503-656-8582

Community Wide
Read: Featured selection is "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest
Trail" by Portland best-selling author, Cheryl Strayed. Her memoir is described
as "the story of an 1,100-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling
from catastrophe -- and built her back up again. It was chosen by Oprah Winfrey
as her first selection for Oprah's Book Club 2.0 and is expected to be published
in more than 30 countries. The book also has been optioned for film by actress
Reese Witherspoon's production company, Pacific Standard. Copies of the book are
available. 7 p.m. Thu, March 14. Oregon City Public Library, 606 John Adams St.,
Oregon City; free; http://www.orcity.org/library/event/community-wide-read-event-author-cheryl-strayed-visits-library
or 503-657-8269

Willamette Falls Symphony: The spring concert includes the
sounds of Ireland and the symphony's Youth Concerto winners. 3 p.m. Sun, March
17. Oregon City United Methodist Church, 18955 South End Road; $12 adults, $10
students and senior citizens, or free to ages 11 and under when accompanied by
an adult; www.oregoncityumc.com or
503-656-3433

Teen Night: Teens invited to compete in "Minute to Win It --
Library Style!" The library's version of the popular television show offers
prizes. Regular library services not available during program. 6:30 p.m. Thu,
March 28. Oregon City Public Library, 606 John Adams St., Oregon City; free; www.orcity.org/library or 503-657-8269

Founders Day and Auction Fundraiser: Highlights include
hors d'oeuvres, hosted wine, and dinner. Proceeds benefit Angels in the
Outfield, a nonprofit that seeks to brighten the lives of children
impacted by crime or abuse. 5:30 p.m. Fri, April 12. Abernethy Center, 606 15th St., Oregon City: $50; for reservations and/or to donate items for the
action, visit www.theangelsintheoutfield.org

Oregon City museums declared the first Saturday in
December as a Heritage Holiday. Open house celebrations on Dec. 1 will feature
festive decorations, volunteers in period costumes, live music and free
refreshments. Admission is free, unless otherwise specified.

Barclay House,
719 Center St. Features exhibits and a gift shop with many hard-to-find books on
northwest history and its pioneers, traditional toys, handcrafted goods, and
other items. Also houses offices for the National Park Service and the
McLoughlin Memorial Association. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
Details: www.mcloughlinhouse.org/barclay.html
or 503-656-5146.

End of the Oregon Trail/Oregon State and Mt. Hood Territory
Visitor Information Center, 1726 Washington St.: Features interpreters who can
answer heritage and other questions, changing displays on Oregon Trail and
Clackamas County history, a selection of local products and gifts in the Country
Store, a new lounge, a play area for the kids, and free Wi-Fi and refreshments.
Open noon-4 p.m. Thursday through Monday, except for holidays. Details: www.historicoregoncity.org or
503-657-9336

Museum of the Oregon Territory, 211 Tumwater Drive: Features
15,000 year-old petroglyphs and artifacts from the American Indian communities
of the Willamette Valley and is home to the Clackamas County Historical
Society's extensive collection and library where guests can research land claim
documents, marriage returns, civil war records and historical photographs. Open
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Details: www.clackamashistory.org/ or
503-655-5574

Oregon City Municipal Elevator, Seventh Street and Railroad
Avenue: The elevator, opened in 1915, took more than 751 tons of concrete and
steel to construct, is 130-feet high, and passengers can zip to the top or to
the bottom in 15 seconds. Additionally, passengers can also walk through a
35-foot long tunnel under the tracks rather than over the tracks. It is the only
outdoor municipal elevator in the nation and one of only four in the world. The
upper portion contains an observation deck which accounts for its flying saucer
appearance. Winter hours are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday; and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday (closed on
holidays). Details: www.orcity.org/publicworks/municipal-elevator
or the elevator operator at 503-496-1197

CANBY

Live Music: Features a brother and sister duo called Bows and
Ties. Food and beverages available for purchase. 6-8 p.m. Fri, March 8. The
Place To Be Cafe, 190 N.W. Second Ave., Canby; free; www.theplacetobecafe.com or
503-263-8293